F.P. Journe

Hi all. Currently picking one of two potential FPJ Resonance RNs (comparison images below on my wrist!) Gold (2005) Positives + A resonance is the best calibre of watch one can buy - and having it in a gold with the yellow/pink dial makes it more distinct...  

jmho

For some reason that combination of colors is more appealing to me....

For this reason, I agree that the gold feels like it has more Journe DNA. I guess the question is to what extent you are adding this because of the brand vs. the inherent features of the watch or your personal preferences.

I sense that your heart is falling for gold while your brain goes for platinum. Honestly, it is a nice dilemma.

For me it’s platinum. I think the white gold dials of this generation are much nicer in color. It’s entirely different from the first dials in yellow gold or white gold. I not sure why you think that the yellow is “more Journe”. I don’t recall to have see... 

I personally would pick the Platinum due to the wearability and the price

I had said it’s not a combination I’ve seen much, if at all. And to me it’s a bit odd, I don’t think it’s a pleasing combination. One sold at Phillips earlier today, albeit an earlier 38mm brass version. Which was the impetus for my discussion elsewhere. ... 

Maybe that explains the weaker than usual prices.

There were some relative bargains at Christie’s yesterday.

Of course need to add the buyers premium to that - but that was an even worse result than the Philips (USD 177k)

Good luck in your decision. And do please come back and post the watch when you acquire it. There is no wrong choice here. As I said, buy the one you’ll wear the most. Also, I thought to give you some insight to a similar decision I made several years ago... 

It also proves that buying what YOU love is the way to go. Yes, you could have made a few more dollars on the AU. But would you have enjoyed it in the way you have? And who knows how that is evaluated down the line. If people want to invest don’t buy watc... 

But honestly, how could you go wrong with either of these?!? Impossible.

Platinum is heavier. I only wear "white" color metals, I am such a living potato that gold in any form looks lost on me (other than AP's new Sand Gold, I like that a lot!) I'd go with the Platinum, but then add some elegant color straps to give it some ki... 

Will be picking it up next week just in time for Christmas, will be posting when I get it!

We look forward to seeing your pictures

Both versions are super nice. I'd prefer PT in a vacuum, but I feel like you'd do well to try a gold piece in light of your existing collection. Again, neither choice is wrong. Hope you enjoy it and looking forward to seeing what you picked!